VU

Walckenaeria furcillata

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Walckenaeria furcillata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and drainage of marshlands have reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance of its preferred bog and fen ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small spider inhabits wet meadows, bogs, fens, and marshy areas with high moisture content and dense vegetation. It typically occurs in the ground layer among moss and low-growing plants in these specialized wetland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Walckenaeria furcillata classified as Vulnerable?
Walckenaeria furcillata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Walckenaeria furcillata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification and drainage of marshlands have reduced the availability of suitable microhabitats this species requires. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance of its preferred bog and fen ecosystems.
Where does Walckenaeria furcillata live?
Walckenaeria furcillata occurs in Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Estonia, and Finland (plus 15 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Walckenaeria furcillata?
The main threats to Walckenaeria furcillata are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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